Which best explains the meaning of the extended metaphor in the poem? 1. The filament the spider casts is like the lonely road the speaker travels.

2. The spider expresses itself through creating webs and the speaker is envious of the spider's abilities.

3. The speaker is like a solitary spider in that both try to find ways to connect to the world around them.

4. The speaker's soul is like the spider's web because both are complicated.